Why Nostalgia in Music Works: Chappell Roan’s Secret

Nostalgia in music is that sudden rush you get when a piece of music transports you to a different time, stirring up strong emotions and evoking vivid personal connections. This feeling is called music-evoked nostalgia. It links auditory stimuli to specific periods in our lives—a favorite song from high school, a first dance, or even a road trip with a best friend.